News Releases
Nature fund announced: £1.8m given to biodiversity projects
16 June, 2019
14 projects across Scotland have been confirmed as the first recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s Biodiversity Challenge Fund, sharing a total of £1.8 million over a two-year period.
The projects will take practical steps to improve natural habitats, safeguard plant and animal species and improve biodiversity.
Nature watching in style comes to Tentsmuir: New education pavilion opened by SNH Chief Executive - WITH PHOTOS
14 June, 2019
Visitors will be able to take in Tentsmuir national nature reserve's spectacular wildlife in comfort and style, with the opening of a new education and visitor pavilion today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Chief Executive, Francesca Osowska, and Newport Primary School pupils.
Concern raised over kestrel nest disturbance in the NE
14 June, 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has called on the public to be careful when approaching birds’ nests, after concerns have been raised about a pair of kestrels nesting near a coastal path in the Buchan area. The location of the nest has become well known and last Sunday up to 40 people were viewing the birds at times.
Gaelic welcome to Volunteers
05 June, 2019
The Scottish Invasive Species Initiative celebrates Volunteers’ Week this week by extending a special welcome to Gaelic speakers interested in joining the project’s team of volunteers.
100 miles of new paths celebrated across Scotland
05 June, 2019
More than 100 miles of new and improved paths will be created across Scotland as part of a scheme to boost outdoor access.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is celebrating the construction of hundreds of routes through Improving Public Access (IPA), part of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.
Beavers’ Protection
31 May, 2019
It has been one month since beavers were added to the list of European Protected Species of Animals and protected under Scottish law.
Not too late to act for climate change
30 May, 2019
30 May 2019 - RSE/SCRR Peter Wilson Lecture - International Leadership for the Environment
A nature-rich future – our best insurance against climate emergency. During her lecture to the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Francesca Osowska, chief executive of Scottish Natural Heritage, outlined what needs to happen to limit the climate change emergency. Her full speech from this evening’s event follows:
Nature Conference
22 May, 2019
Over 35 organisations are set to meet today (May 22nd) to address the state of nature in Scotland and agree the next steps needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
SNH to launch General Licence consultation
21 May, 2019
A 12-week consultation about General Licences will take place later this year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
SNH welcomes Loch Carron MPA designation
19 May, 2019
Sunday, May 19, marks the designation of Loch Carron as a permanent Marine Protected Area (MPA).